Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte, and More: TBT to 11 of the Most Memorable Royal Balcony Moments in History

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2016 – Princess Charlotte

Clad in a sweet pink number, Princess Charlotte waved effortlessly to her royal subjects. Talk about cuteness overload.

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2015 – Prince George

Just a year before his little sister’s debut, Prince George greeted his fans dressed in head-to-toe baby blue. He was particularly taken with the jets overhead.

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2011 – Princess Kate

When Kate Middleton finally married Prince William after a lengthy courtship—the twosome first began dating in 2003—the couple kissed not once, but twice at the crowd’s encouragement.

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2005 – Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

Shortly after her April 2005 wedding to Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, made her first royal balcony appearance in a classic white sheath dress and matching navy accessories.

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1985 – Prince Harry

At just 9 months old, Prince Harry made his debut at the Queen’s birthday parade in his parents’ arms. Clearly, the royal family prefers their men in blue.

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1984 – Prince William

The year prior, Prince William took upon his royal duty with aplomb. The toddler color-coordinated with his mother, the late Princess Diana.

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1981 – Princess Diana

In what was called the “Wedding of the Century,” Lady Diana Spencer married Prince Charles in front of an estimated 750 million people worldwide.

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1951 – Prince Charles

Like his grandson Prince George, Prince Charles was more interested in the planes flying overhead than with the throngs of supporters eager to get a glimpse of the tot.

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1947 – Prince Philip

Princess Elizabeth (she was not yet queen) welcomed her new husband, Prince Philip, into the royal fold at their November 1947 wedding.

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1927 – Princess Elizabeth

Though there have been many memorable appearances in every shade of color, Princess Elizabeth (she was not yet queen) made her debut at 14 months old with her parents, then known as the Duke and Duchess of York, and her grandparents, King George V and Queen Mary.

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1923 - The Duke and Duchess of York

Prior to his ascension to the throne, the Duke of York, accompanied by the Duchess of York, embraced onlookers at their royal wedding alongside King George V and Queen Mary.

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The Buckingham Palace balcony appearance is by far one of the most anticipated British royal family duties. Surrounded by throngs of patriots, Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Harry, and Princess Kate wave to onlookers, smiles imprinted on their stunning faces, in their best-looking regalia.

But lately fervor for the balcony appearance has reached fever pitch, especially when there is a royal debut—and in the last two years, we have been treated to two. Consider last Saturday, with cherubic Princess Charlotte’s entrance at the Queen’s 90th birthday parade, aka the Trooping the Colour celebration. In a sweet, embellished pink dress that complemented her mother’s Philip Treacy hat, the 1-year-old waved to her doting fans, as big brother George, who turns 3 next month, stood close by. Not to be outdone by his sister’s sartorial savvy, George paid homage to his father by wearing the same outfit William wore to Harry’s christening in 1984.

The little prince is an old pro at the royal balcony appearance, having made his first just last year—George was particularly taken with the roaring jets overhead. But perhaps no one understands the pomp and circumstance of this royal duty as well as the Queen herself. She first appeared on the balcony nearly 90 years ago in June 1927 at a mere 14 months old (her parents, the Duke and Duchess of York, and her grandparents, King George V and Queen Mary, were in tow). Thus in honor of the Queen’s 90th and this #TBT, we look back at 11 of the most memorable royal balcony appearances throughout history.